"We are thrilled to partner with EDI and Bertram Capital to achieve our shared vision of accelerating the growth of Premier’s innovative technology," says Steve Jonjak, president of Premier. "Our shared commitment to technology development coupled with EDI’s resources and deep experience working with global industrial companies will enable Premier to grow our business, while continuing to meet our customers' evolving needs.…"

Gary Edwards, CEO of EDI, says, “Putting these two organizations together immediately provides our customers with a broader product portfolio and access to an expanded global sales and service network. The combination of EDI’s global distribution and Premier’s differentiated technology will enable us to capture multiple new opportunities within existing and emerging markets.”